JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:DEC - FR0000077919 - Common Stock
14.49 EUR
-0.04 (-0.28%)
DEC gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 65 industry peers in the Media industry. DEC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. DEC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
DEC had positive earnings in the past year.
DEC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years DEC reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
In the past 5 years DEC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.02%, DEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of DEC (11.71%) is better than 71.88% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 6.09%, DEC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for DEC is below the industry average of 7.57%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (6.09%) for DEC is above the 3 year average (4.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.71% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 6.50%, DEC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of DEC has remained more or less at the same level.
DEC has a better Operating Margin (11.99%) than 79.69% of its industry peers.
DEC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
DEC has a Gross Margin (53.64%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of DEC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.5% | ||
| GM | 53.64% |
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), DEC is creating some value.
DEC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for DEC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for DEC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.27, we must say that DEC is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
DEC has a Altman-Z score of 1.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: DEC outperforms 42.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of DEC is 5.24, which is a neutral value as it means it would take DEC, 5.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
DEC has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
DEC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.62. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
DEC's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. DEC is outperformed by 65.63% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC4.93%
2.3 Liquidity
DEC has a Current Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that DEC is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DEC's Current ratio of 1.02 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. DEC outperforms 57.81% of its industry peers.
DEC has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a bad value and indicates that DEC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
DEC has a Quick ratio (0.93) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for DEC have decreased by -9.48% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.63% on average over the past years.
DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.80%.
Measured over the past years, DEC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, DEC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.24% on average per year.
DEC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.80% yearly.
EPS Next Y7.35%
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.29%
Revenue Next 2Y2.54%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.94, DEC is valued correctly.
64.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than DEC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.56. DEC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.90, the valuation of DEC can be described as very reasonable.
DEC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of DEC to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.62), we can say DEC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.9 |
4.2 Price Multiples
DEC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of DEC indicates a rather cheap valuation: DEC is cheaper than 89.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
DEC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.24%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
DEC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.67%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
DEC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.31.
DEC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.67% |
5.2 History
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.24%
EPA:DEC (11/17/2025, 5:29:45 PM)
14.49
-0.04 (-0.28%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryMedia
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.96%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.10B
Revenue(TTM)3.70B
Net Income(TTM)240.40M
Analysts72.22
Price Target19.41 (33.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.67% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.52%
PT rev (3m)-0.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.9 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 4 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.87 | ||
| P/B | 1.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.56 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY7.73%
EPS(NY)1.33
Fwd EY9.17%
FCF(TTM)3.62
FCFY25.02%
OCF(TTM)5.05
OCFY34.85%
SpS17.27
BVpS9.58
TBVpS-0.94
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.54
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.02% | ||
| ROE | 11.71% | ||
| ROCE | 7.45% | ||
| ROIC | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 6.09% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.79% | ||
| OM | 11.99% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.5% | ||
| GM | 53.64% | ||
| FCFM | 20.99% |
ROA(3y)2.19%
ROA(5y)0.08%
ROE(3y)9.99%
ROE(5y)-1.76%
ROIC(3y)4.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.65%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)10.97%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.21%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y105.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.48%
ROICexc growth 3Y93.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y5.2%
OM growth 3Y64.41%
OM growth 5Y-3.42%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-1.31%
GM growth 3Y-5.96%
GM growth 5Y-3.73%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.46
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.58 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 36.06% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.25% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 83.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | 322.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.02 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.27 |
F-Score6
WACC4.93%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)37.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.51%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.51%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.73%
Profit Quality(3y)409.38%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-9.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-0.63%
EPS Q2Q%-19.57%
EPS Next Y7.35%
EPS Next 2Y8.78%
EPS Next 3Y8.24%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.8%
Revenue growth 3Y12.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.82%
Sales Q2Q%3.96%
Revenue Next Year1.29%
Revenue Next 2Y2.54%
Revenue Next 3Y2.86%
Revenue Next 5Y3.8%
EBIT growth 1Y1.46%
EBIT growth 3Y85.66%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.63%
EBIT Next Year94.65%
EBIT Next 3Y30.76%
EBIT Next 5Y24.58%
FCF growth 1Y19.99%
FCF growth 3Y-0.87%
FCF growth 5Y-6.25%
OCF growth 1Y6.02%
OCF growth 3Y4.1%
OCF growth 5Y-5.49%
JCDECAUX SE / DEC.PA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to DEC.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for JCDECAUX SE?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of DEC stock?
JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of JCDECAUX SE based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is 12.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.51.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for DEC stock?
The dividend rating of JCDECAUX SE (DEC.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.